Shuttleworth Foundation’s Fellowship Program 2011 in South Africa
Fellowship Program funded by Shuttleworth Foundation’s Trust in the field of Education and Technology in South AfricaStudy Subject: Education and Technology
Course Level: Fellowship
Scholarship Provider: Shuttleworth Foundation’s Trust
Scholarship can be taken at: South Africa
Eligibility:
-Anyone who has a plan for social change through innovation (fresh thinking that adds value) in the areas of education and technology.
-Anyone who has a clear vision of a changed (improved) world and their contribution to bringing about this change.
-The fellowship is not limited to any specific geographic location. However, applicants must be fluent in English.
- Fellowship applicants must have attained the age of majority by the date of application.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Description: The Foundation does not have strictly defined areas of funding as we have found this restrictive as people do not always fit into boxes. Previous successful application have come from individuals working in the following areas: Communication and Analytical Skills in Education .Intellectual Property Rights •Open and Collaborative Educational Resources Telecommunications Open Philanthropy Open Science The fellowship is not an academic fellowship aimed at research, although research is not excluded. Preference will be given to action based research or practical implementations of innovative ideas.The equivalent of a year’s salary, a contribution towards expenses plus access to a travel allowance.
In addition, the fellow will have access to potential project funding from the Foundation, who will match the Fellow’s personal investment in projects by at least ten fold. The total grant amount will be based on the Fellow’s qualifications, experience and comparable cost of time for their skill level.
Scholarship Application Deadline: We formally review applications in May for a September intake and November for a March intake. Please make sure you contact us before the deadlines and submit your full application before the 1st May and the 1st November.
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